The BayStack 70 Switches provide affordable, reliable, and fast connectivity for growing networks. Perfect for cost-conscious customers who don't need complicated management features, but who demand high-speed performance and scalability to support future needs, BayStack 70 Switches boost the performance of desktops by providing dedicated bandwidth directly to users and high utilization servers.

In addition to the enterprise-class quality and reliability that Nortel Networks products are known for, BayStack 70 Switches also includes support for thousands of MAC addresses.

Affordable enough for a small business' first network, BayStack 70 Switches are designed to scale with a network as the business grows. Now the BayStack idea of "Think Big, Start Small" is truer than ever.

10/100, Full- and Half-Duplex Autosensing on Every Port
BayStack 70 Switches automatically detect the speed requirements of all ports and assigns port speed automatically. If the switch detects a direct connection to another switch or PC capable of a full-duplex connection, it will automatically set the port for up to 200 Mbps speeds. Makes the migration from 10Mbps to Fast Ethernet quick and easy - no need to make changes in the wiring closet when PCs are upgraded to 100 Mbps connections.

Table 1:          Port and form factor configurations of the BayStack 70 Switches.

These switches still can be implemented in large networks as long as there are no redundant loops.

Full Wire-Speed Forwarding Rate
BayStack 70 Switches support full wire-speed frame forwarding speeds, for enterprise-class data throughput performance.

Support for Larger Networks
BayStack 70 Switches store up to 12,000 MAC addresses. These switches are capable of supporting a network environment with thousands of connections.

Front Panel MDI/MDI-X Port
Eliminates the need for cross-over cables when building a network. Inexpensive straight-through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables can be used for connections to other switches, hubs and routers.

Concise LED Display
Provides real-time network monitoring through the front panel, including utilization rates with LED meters and segment status indicators.

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Ensures years of worry-free operation.